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Chrysler Town & Country RT

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Chrysler Town & Country RT is available with one engine variant at 234 hp.

3.6L V6 · Petrol· 283 PS
2008 2016
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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The Chrysler 3.6L V6 (Petrol, 283 PS) has the Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.

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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖TIPM Failure — Complete Electrical Collapse

TIPM defect on Town & Country is particularly widespread — over 1,200 complaints on the 2008 model alone. Fuel pump relay failure is the first sign, then all other relays follow. Complete electrical failure while driving documented.

Symptoms: Vehicle won't start, horn sounds randomly, all electrics go out simultaneously, fuel pump runs after shutoff
from 86,000 km
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 Medium
!Power Sliding Door Failure

Power sliding doors stick, won't open on command, or don't close properly. Wiring harness chafing on 2008-2009 vehicles addressed by a campaign. Class action filed in 2021 for 2013-2016 Town & Country.

Symptoms: Sliding door unresponsive, jams, opens or closes by itself
from 70,000 km
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 Medium
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
3,606 complaints · 2008–2016
Electrical
1686 ⚠ 16
Engine
595 ⚠ 5
Powertrain
460 ⚠ 11
Other
418 ⚠ 9
Seats
267 ⚠ 3

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (1686 complaints)
⚠ Engine (595 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (460 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 6 weaknesses have been documented for the Chrysler Town & Country RT (2008–2016) — 3 engine-related and 3 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, HVAC.

Town & Country (Pentastar-3.6-LC, 2008–2016) — Be Careful: Rocker arm tick, Oil filter housing leak — plastic cracks, Timing chain tensioner stretch (2011-2013). Power: 283 PS.

What to watch out for with the Chrysler Town & Country? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Chrysler Town & Country RT have? +
The Chrysler Town & Country RT has 3 known engine weaknesses and 3 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Chrysler Town & Country RT? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6).
Which Chrysler Town & Country RT engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Chrysler Town & Country RT — rated: "Decent". {description} Solid minivan solution with known TIPM risk. The 3.6 runs reliably, the sliding doors are the weak link.
Is the Chrysler Town & Country RT worth buying used? +
The Chrysler Town & Country RT requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Chrysler Town & Country RT? +
The Chrysler Town & Country RT is available with engine variants from 234 to 305 hp. Petrol: Pentastar-3.6-LC (3.6L V6).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee